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Gold Aug '12 (GCQ12)

1,659.8s -6.7 (-0.40%) 08/29/12 [COMEX]
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Quote Overview for Wed, Aug 29th, 2012
Day Low
1,659.8
Day High
1,667.3
Open 1,667.2
Previous Close 1,666.5 1,666.5
Volume 37 37
Open Interest 66 66
Stochastic %K 89.11% 89.11%
Weighted Alpha -8.12 -8.12
5-Day Change +22.4 (+1.37%) +22.4 (+1.37%)
52-Week Range 1,529.3 - 1,921.5 1,529.3 - 1,921.5
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Gold Futures Market News and Commentary

Dollar Gains on Weak Stocks and Q1 Price Pressures

The dollar index (DXY00) today is up by +0.28%.  Today's stock slump has boosted liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, today's news that showed the Q1 core PCE price index rose more than expected is hawkish for Fed policy and dollar supportive.  The dollar fell back from its best levels on signs of weakness in the US labor market after the Apr ADP employment change rose less than expected.  The dollar was also pressured after the US economy contracted more than expected in Q1.

The US Apr ADP employment change rose +62,000, weaker than expectations of +115,000 and the smallest increase in 9 months.

US Q1 GDP fell -0.3% (q/q annualized), weaker than expectations of -0.2% and the steepest pace of contraction in 3 years.  The Q1 core PCE price index rose +3.5% q/q, stronger than expectations of +3.1% q/q.

The US Q1 employment cost index rose +0.9%, right on expectations.

The US Apr MNI Chicago PMI fell -3.0 to 44.6, weaker than expectations of 45.9.

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Contract Specifications

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Contract
Gold 100-oz
Contract Size
100 fine troy ounces
Tick Size
0.10 (10 cents) per troy ounce ($10.00 per contract)
Trading Hours
5:00p.m. - 4:00p.m. (Sun-Fri) (RTH 7:20a.m. - 12:30p.m.) (Settles 12:30p.m.) CST
Exchange
COMEX
Point Value
$100
Margin/Maintenance
$16,500/15,000
First Notice Date
07/31/12
Expiration Date
08/29/12 (expired)

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Gold Aug '12
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Aug Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Apr 22, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
91,128 (+20,560)
293,396 (-9,084)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
258,896 (-12,811)
83,518 (+14,021)
Producers - Long / Short
18,110 (+3,896)
63,420 (-2,399)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
37,696 (+8,575)
194,654 (-14,774)
Managed Money - Long / Short
166,360 (-2,040)
45,458 (+1,912)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
92,536 (-10,771)
38,060 (+12,109)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
1,583.1 +4.84%
on 08/02/12
Period Open: 1,618.0
1,675.4 -0.93%
on 08/27/12
+41.8 (+2.58%)
since 07/27/12
3-Month
1,532.1 +8.33%
on 05/30/12
Period Open: 1,551.0
1,675.4 -0.93%
on 08/27/12
+108.8 (+7.01%)
since 05/29/12
52-Week
1,529.3 +8.53%
on 05/16/12
Period Open: 1,798.2
1,921.5 -13.62%
on 09/06/11
-138.4 (-7.70%)
since 08/29/11

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Dollar Retreats on Economic Uncertainty

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DXY00 : 99.452 (+0.22%)
GCM25 : 3,321.3 (-0.37%)
SIN25 : 32.895 (-2.03%)
^USDJPY : 142.659 (+0.22%)
^EURUSD : 1.13521 (-0.30%)
Silver Stays Resilient as Gold Wobbles. More Upside Is Likely Ahead.

The silver market hit a three-week high on Friday, April 25.

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DXM25 : 99.250 (+0.23%)
SIK25 : 32.560 (-2.15%)
GCM25 : 3,321.3 (-0.37%)
Dollar Erases Early Gains on Economic Concerns

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DXY00 : 99.452 (+0.22%)
GCM25 : 3,321.3 (-0.37%)
SIN25 : 32.895 (-2.03%)
^USDJPY : 142.659 (+0.22%)
^EURUSD : 1.13521 (-0.30%)
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Soybeans Falling Lower on Tuesday

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ZSK25 : 1032-2 (-0.84%)
ZSX25 : 1017-2 (-0.78%)
ZSN25 : 1043-0 (-0.93%)
Wheat Pressure Continues on Tuesday

The wheat complex is facing slight weakness at Tuesday’s midday, with contracts down across the three markets. Chicago SRW futures are down 4 to 7 cents. Kansas City HRW contracts are 6 to 7 cents lower...

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MWK25 : 621-0 (+2.64%)
KEK25 : 520-4 (+1.02%)
ZWK25 : 517-4 (+2.32%)
ZWN25 : 536-2 (+2.05%)
Corn Facing Tuesday Pressure

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ZCN25 : 477-2 (+1.49%)
Grain Markets Mixed After a Choppy Start to the Week

Grain markets opened the week on softer ground but stabilized some through Monday’s trade. That choppy trade has led to mixed markets Tuesday morning.

Wheat Buying the Fact Early on Tuesday Following Rating Improvement

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MWK25 : 621-0 (+2.64%)
KEK25 : 520-4 (+1.02%)
ZWK25 : 517-4 (+2.32%)
ZWN25 : 536-2 (+2.05%)
Corn Leaking Lower Early on Tuesday

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ZCPAUS.CM : 4.4216 (+1.35%)
ZCPZ25US.CM : 4.1236 (+0.34%)
ZCK25 : 468-4 (+1.74%)
ZCN25 : 477-2 (+1.49%)
Soybeans Close Monday with Mixed Action

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ZSPX25US.CM : 9.5347 (-0.90%)
ZLN25 : 48.57 (-1.54%)
ZMN25 : 297.5 (-0.23%)
ZSPAUS.CM : 9.8565 (-0.97%)
ZSK25 : 1032-2 (-0.84%)
ZSX25 : 1017-2 (-0.78%)
ZSN25 : 1043-0 (-0.93%)

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point N/A
2nd Resistance Point 1,669.8
1st Resistance Point 1,664.8
Last Price 1,659.8s
1st Support Level 1,657.3
2nd Support Level 1,654.8
3rd Support Level N/A

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52-Week High 1,921.5
Fibonacci 61.8% 1,771.7
Fibonacci 50% 1,725.4
Fibonacci 38.2% 1,679.1
Last Price 1,659.8s
52-Week Low 1,529.3

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